Where to eat and drink in Houston, Grecian-style

March 25 marks Greek Independence Day

By Andrea Waguespack |
March 25, 2014

It seems Houston can't get enough of the popular Greek eatery Niko Niko's. The restaurant is opening a fourth spot in the Energy Corridor next spring at 1040 West Sam Houston Tollway. You can still grab a bite at their other locations: 2520 Montrose Blvd., their food stand in downtown Houston's Market Square Park at 301 Milam, and a shop inside a Pearland H-E-B.

But you don't have to wait until next spring to dine like the gods. Take a look at the other Mediterranean restaurants around the Bayou City.

March 25 marks Greek Independence Day, which, for you history buffs out there, commemorates the start of the War of Greek Independence in 1821. It also coincides with the Annunciation to the Theotokos, which in the Greek Orthodox Church, is when the Archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary and told her she would give birth to Jesus.

Now, if you enjoy eating more than you enjoy a history lesson, you're in luck. You can ring in Greece's national holiday without having to catch an Athens-bound flight. With Houston's diverse population, there are several Greek restaurants around town where you dine like the gods.